Wellbeing
Take a moment for yourself - it's important!
It can be hard as a parent to do anything other than snatch sleep and food in between work and childcare. When something is as important to you as your little one is, it can be difficult to have the time or the mindset to take a moment to yourself. But self-care is important. Self-care is one of this year’s buzzwords, with good reason. And it is equally (if not more) important if you are a parent. So drop the guilt and take a moment to yourself. Take at least five minutes a day to do something that makes you feel a little more ‘you’, even if you have to fit the five minutes in while your child sleeps. Instead of washing up, messaging people back on social media or doing any of the other little jobs, do something that enhances your wellbeing. There are various reasons self-care is important....
Take a moment for yourself - it's important!
It can be hard as a parent to do anything other than snatch sleep and food in between work and childcare. When something is as important to you as your...
Herbal first aid for aches, pains and sprains
As I’m sure you know, physical injuries can happen at any time and don’t always occur in extreme circumstances. Grandpa Mike broke his ankle in the summer, not on one of his outdoor adventures, but on a slippery floor in a house in Italy. We’ve had stiff backs from laptop work and seen achy injuries from karate accidents. Whether sustained while undertaking extreme sports or something more domestic, body injuries can affect your day-to-day life immensely. There are three things we keep on hand for strains and sprains: valerian capsules, turmeric and black pepper capsules, and ache ease balm. Valerian capsules We looked at valerian root for hay fever, but it is also an excellent herb for tense muscles or muscles in spasm after injury. Muscles spasm to protect tissue, but the tension can last long after the injury and cause massive discomfort. Valerian has long been shown to relax...
Herbal first aid for aches, pains and sprains
As I’m sure you know, physical injuries can happen at any time and don’t always occur in extreme circumstances. Grandpa Mike broke his ankle in the summer, not on one...
Natural remedies for the most common parasites
It’s time to get a bit gross! Let’s face it, being a parent can be disgusting at times – late-night puke cleaning, bed-wetting, and the thing we all just quiver at the thought of hearing: the sound of head-scratching or cries of ‘I’ve got an itchy bottom’. Yes, parasites! We are focusing on the most common childhood parasites: head lice and thread worms. Head Lice In brief, the sooner you can catch head lice the better. Ideally, at the first sign of intense itching, which is caused by the injection of a sort of anti-coagulant saliva by the head lice. Lovely thought! They mature at around two weeks old, ready to reproduce. Catching them early is key. Head lice oil 30ml olive oil 10 drops tea tree essential oil Mix the oils together. Patch test first to check for irritation, then run through the hair. Cover with a plastic bag...
Natural remedies for the most common parasites
It’s time to get a bit gross! Let’s face it, being a parent can be disgusting at times – late-night puke cleaning, bed-wetting, and the thing we all just quiver...